Bridge integration into a LAN architecture

This diagram shows the standard way to integrate the Bridge device into an existing local network (LAN) and the data flow from cameras to the VSaaS cloud platform through the internet.

Key components and their functions

The local network (LAN) connects all required local devices — cameras, router, switch, and Bridge — into a single secure environment. It ensures reliable device communication, centralized data exchange, and secure internet access through a single connection point.
The switch acts as the central connection point that integrates all devices into a single local network. All system components connect to the switch using Ethernet cables.
Cameras connect to the switch, allowing them to exchange data with Bridge and other network devices. Cameras send the primary video stream to the switch, and Bridge receives the stream from the local network through the same switch for further processing and encryption. This direct connection allows the system to operate as a stable and integrated solution: data transfers with minimal delay, and local monitoring and recording continue even when the internet connection is temporarily unavailable.
Bridge connects to the switch to receive video streams from cameras in the local network. It processes and encrypts the streams, then transfers them to the VSaaS platform.
The router connects to the switch and acts as a gateway between the local network and the internet, providing communication between the system components and the video surveillance platform.

Camera data flow to the VSaaS cloud platform

The video stream transfer process from cameras to the VSaaS cloud platform includes the following steps:

Connection: all devices connect to the power supply and physically connect to the switch using Ethernet cables, forming a single local network (LAN).
Collection and processing: Bridge receives video streams from cameras through the local network via the switch, then processes and encrypts the data.
Routing: Bridge sends processed data through the switch to the router with internet access. The router acts as a gateway and forwards encrypted traffic from the local network to the internet.
Delivery to the VSaaS cloud: data is transferred through the internet to the cloud video surveillance platform and becomes available in user interfaces.

For detailed information about connecting the Bridge device and cameras, see the Bridge user guide documentation section.